If you turn onto St.Charles St., just keep driving. Ignore the industrial buildings until…read moreyou arrive at this small, innocuous-looking building that is this Cuban restaurant & bar. If I were to remove a star, it would be because of the exterior. But I'm not going to remove a star. Once again, I come to an ethnic restaurant that looks questionable on the outside. But as we all know, those are the restaurants that have the BEST food. So I entered the restaurant, bravely and was greeted immediately by a very friendly server, who offered me to sit in either the dining or the bar area. I chose the dining area because it had more light. The bar area was way too dark for my preference, but she explained that the state law required them to keep it dark (because it's a bar area). The bar area has seating along the bar itself, and at a few tables in the area. Plus, (and it's a big plus for me) there is a pool table and and music plays all the time. :-) So I tried the drink soursop (guanabana) which is a tropical fruit that tastes like a combination of strawberries and apples. I really enjoyed it! Try it on ice because it tastes better when it is cold, per the recommendation of my wonderful server. As an appetizer, she brought to me fried onion rings with an amazing creamy garlic sauce for dipping. I am ashamed to say that I inhaled those onion rings! I dipped each one dipped in the flavorful garlic sauce. For dinner I ordered the eight. The pork team sliced with caramelized onions on top it I could not believe how tender and flavorful the pork was. Just amazing scrumptious! It melted my mouth. Eating it along with the congri was just a delightful experience. The dish came with a side salad (chopped red cabbage over sliced tomatoes) that was nothing special , but it looked very pretty. Foolishly, I ordered a side on yucca. It comes with warm queso on the side. I tried the yucca dipped in the queso AND dipped in the creamy garlic sauce (that came with the appetizer onion rings). While I liked both flavors, I preferred the garlic sauce with the yucca (I'm just a sucker for garlic). As I said earlier, the flavors of the pork, caramelized onions and congri were the stars of this dish. The tasty food, efficient service and the friendly owner (who visited my table and talked to me while I waited for my food), almost makes me wish I lived here so that I could partake at my convenience. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. If you are ever close to here, you should try it also.

We went in between lunch and dinner on a Saturday. The menu was easy to understand, and the…read morewaitress was super informative as we had never had Cuban food before. Service was good. Food took a little time to come out but I expect that in-between busy times. We were the only ones eating for most of the time we were there. The appetizers were really good, we had croquettes and empanadas that were great. The meals were really good, the only problem we had was my wifes Ropa Vieja was dry. The owner stopped by asked how everything was and gave us a discount because I was wearing a USAF Veteran hat. I didn't ask for it or expect it but really appreciated that extra touch. We will be back

Was at the ball Saturday and needed a small snack. Saw they had tostones so placed an order…read more Customer service was friendly and the wait wasn't too long. Tostones were delicious! I will say, they need to add ketchup and real salt to their stand. I had to pick up some from Chick-fil-A since they only had a salt/pepper mix and the salt didn't taste like salt. I'd like to stop back by and try more options.

Hamilton Place Mall is packed with products and features galore, but if you are a vegetarian you…read morehave to really hunt for something fresh to eat. If your crew has to stay indoors at HPM you have to endure the noise and uncomfortable chairs at the food court, but I stumbled upon the Portobello Sandwich at Beni's. If you choose the combo option and pick the beans and rice you get a protein rich meal that is hot and actually tastes pretty good. A discerning pallet is something that takes a bit of work, but you can be rewarded if you stay focused. This one meal at Beni's is one of those rewards.

As a rare Cuban-American living in Nashville, I had to come see what this place was all about!…read moreGrowing up in Miami, I know just what to look for when it comes to trying Cuban food and this place left me pleasantly surprised and satisfied. Though not perfect, you can get a great experience of Cuban food coming to Back to Cuba. Some suggestions I would like to share is that croquetas shouldn't be just an appetizer, but should be able to buy them individually. What makes Miami Cuban food so great is being able to order an espresso with 2 croquetas. The croquetas should also come with lime, a must! Instead I was brought ketchup. Pastelitos are listed as a dessert but it's really a pastry people would order as an appetizer or with their coffee, as well. Rice and beans were spot on! Lechón and yuca had the right flavors, just needed more of it. Overall, a great experience to make me feel back at home

The Cubano sandwich was really good! All their sandwich bread is made fresh each day making each…read morebite even more enjoyable. If you need a quick expresso their cafecito will be a great option. I will definitely go back to check out more of their signature dishes.

Great food. Friendly service, and entertaining worth their live music. I'm not from Athens but…read morealways make an effort to stop in when I'm the area.

My teammates and I went to celebrate my birthday. I wanted a place situated halfway between…read moreKnoxville and Chattanooga. The big plus was the Cuban cuisine (which is pretty close to what I ate growing up in a Dominican home). I had the ropa vieja with tostones and it was well prepared and scrumptious. Everyone tried something different, and all raved about how delicious the food was. Our server was very friendly and helpful to the Americanos that were with me :)! Food was served quickly. It was a great experience and I'll definitely be back for more comida criolla!!

Nothing to say besides the food here blesses your taste buds. Staff is very nice and always…read morefriendly.

Excellent Cuban Coffee and Food Everyone should try the…read morecoffee at the minimum. Cuban sandwiches are very good also.

The cuban sandwich and tamales were some of the best i've ever had. the coffee was amazing and the…read morestaff was very friendly and were happy to answer questions! would definitely recommend

I've never tasted cake this incredible. The best Cuban food outside of Miami and Cuba. Everything…read morewas delicious. We also had the ham croquets, the papa Rellena, the rum cakes, the vegetarian sandwich, the midnight sandwich and the coffees, but we ate it all before we could take pictures. We will absolutely be back.

Wow. Soy Cubano blew me away! I started with the Ham, Egg & Cheese sandwich. The combo of sautéed…read moreonions and melted Swiss was perfect breakfast bite. Then I tried the Spanish Yuca Fries with manchego and garlic aioli.... how am I only discovering these now?? I can't choose which was the star of the show. Also, huge fan of The Wash! Turning an old car wash into micro-restaurants with a cocktail bar is such a cool concept. There's great covered outdoor seating and plenty of street parking nearby. I'm definitely coming back to explore the other restaurants, if Soy Cubano doesn't steal my heart a second time!

Food excellent Service great…read moreAtmosphere so nice Parking at site. Can't say enough good things about this place. Wait staff very knowledgeable on Cuban food

Good drinks and good service. A wide range of local Latin and regional Caribbean specialty. Good…read morealternative to our Texmex fair. Almost a sports bar, but with a twist.

We tried this place based on the other reviews. Wish we hadn't. The food was just not good. I…read moreordered the carnitas tacos. There was more fat than meat on the tacos. My husband ordered the pupusas and they were only marginally better. On a positive note, the service was good. Won't be going back.

During a visit to McCaysville, we stopped at Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café while exploring the area as…read morepart of our day riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. As a South Florida native who is obsessed with Cuban food, I had read the reviews beforehand and was really hoping they would live up to the hype and thankfully, they absolutely did. Walking into this place felt like a little piece of home while on vacation. The fresh pastelitos, tostadas, house-made rum cake, and a cafecito were exactly what I didn't know I needed that day. Everything is made in-house, and you can taste the care and authenticity in every bite. Finding such great Cuban food in another state truly felt like the cherry on top of the trip. Aesthetically, the space is full of Cuban pride. The walls share the story of how the Rum Cake Lady came to exist, and it's genuinely beautiful to read about the journey behind the business while you're there enjoying the food. What stood out to me the most was how busy the place was long lines and lots of traction yet the staff remained friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout it all. That kind of hospitality makes a big impression. Thankfully, after a quick search, I discovered there's another Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café location not too far from the cabin we were staying at in Blue Ridge. Of course, we had to go back this time for dinner ordering the classic media noche! If you're visiting the area and craving something authentic and full of flavor, this place is a must. I'm really hoping they continue to expand, because what they've created is truly special.

The service was fast and the food great. I stopped here while taking the Scenic Train tour. I only…read moreneeded a quick snack so an order of Yuca fries and Sweet Plantains Maduros would do the trick. I placed the order and 10 minutes later, I was handed a brown paper bag that smelled delectable. The Yuca fries were amazing. Truly the best I'd ever tasted. Apparently they came with some type of sauce. I didn't realize that until after my fries were gone. The plantains...SIMPLY DELICIOUS! Oh, and the cake...MOUTHWATERING!! Unfortunately, I'd only gotten the Bundt cake and IMMEDIATELY wished I'd gotten at least another one.

My family and I came here on a Wednesday around 5:00 PM, and we almost didn't go in because the…read moreoutside didn't look very inviting. We're so glad we decided to give it a try! The service was excellent, the atmosphere was beautifully decorated, and it really felt like we were in Cuba. The food was delicious and we really enjoyed our meal. The only downside was that the juice wasn't made with fresh fruit, and there weren't any cocktails available (maybe because of the time we came). Still, that didn't take away from the overall experience. We would definitely come back and highly recommend this restaurant!

I was take it to this restaurant by surprise as a Cuban Born I though oh no another Cuban…read morerestaurant but wow the food is amazing taste very good feel like I was at home, better than many Cuban restaurants. The service was good friendly ladies. Good atmosphere and music the pictures on the wall take back home. The flan and café con leche was great. Already planing driving back for a day here and have dinner again.